December Parent Newsletter 2025

Dear Parents & Guardians,

I’m hoping that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving recess and that this Holiday season continues to be filled with joy, good health and happiness for you and your family!!!

Fall fundraiser pick-up Dec 1st: Once again, I'd like to thank everyone who participated in our Fall fundraiser for your generosity and overwhelming support. All of the proceeds will support events and programs for our students throughout the school year. The pick-up for all dry goods and frozen items is scheduled for delivery on Monday - Dec 1st with an afternoon pick-up at Door #1 between 2-5PM🎅🏼✨

News from the Abate Parent Group: Please like us on our new Abate Parent Group Facebook page

Student daily attendance continues to be a priority. Thank you for your continued support in monitoring your child(ren’s) health prior to them leaving for school in the AM.

***Attendance challenge for all students with "near perfect attendance" for the months of November and December*** All eligible students will be entered into a raffle for high interest gift cards; winners will receive their gift cards on Friday December 19th***

Please continue to contact the main office when your child is absent for a length of time; your child’s school counselor and teacher will work with you to offer support while they are absent. Please contact our school nurse (716) 278-7964 with any questions or concerns.

Social Emotional Learning:

The highlighted character trait for December is Perseverance and the Move this World theme is Growth mindset which is the tendency to see challenges as opportunities to grow because we understand we can improve our abilities by pushing ourselves.

Report Cards are coming soon:

Trimester 1 ends on Friday December 5th. Please be on the lookout for your child’s Trimester 1 report card at the end of the month. Please reach out to your school counselor or classroom teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Our next scheduled Parent Teacher conferences will be on February 5th between 3:45 - 5:15 PM.

🤩 92% Average Daily Attendance

198 Students in Band and Chorus

45 Students in our production of Annie Kids under the direction of Mrs. Dweh and Mrs. Kij

50 students in our Extended Day Academic Program

Wolf Pack New program implementation

December 1 Fall Fundraiser pick up

December 4 Au some Sensory Night for Wolf Pack students and families

December 5 Trimester 1 Grades close

December 8 Trimester 2 Begins

December 11 Chorus and Band Concert

December 12 Hour of Code and the Nutcracker

December 17 & 18 Annie Kids performances directed by Cecelia Dweh and Chelsea Kij and funded by the LEAPS grant with the NF Boys and Girls Club

Dec 19 Last day of school prior to Winter Recess 12/22/25 - 1/4/26, Movie Night 5PM

Dec 22 Report Cards Mailed Home

January 5, 26 Return from Winter Recess